South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote due to his controversial martial law declaration. With growing public protests and mounting political pressure, opposition leaders aim to remove Yoon, whose approval rating has plummeted, amid calls for democratic restoration.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing a second impeachment vote following his controversial imposition of martial law, which sparked widespread protests and political turmoil. Last Saturday's attempt to remove him from office failed after members of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote. However, mounting public outrage and an ongoing investigation into Yoon’s actions have raised hopes for a successful second attempt.
The opposition Democratic Party has charged Yoon with undermining the constitutional order, arguing that his martial law declaration was an insurrectionary act. The vote is set for Saturday, and 200 votes are needed to pass the impeachment. With several PPP lawmakers reportedly supporting the motion, the outcome remains uncertain, though opposition leaders are confident of securing the necessary votes.
If the impeachment passes, Yoon will be suspended while South Korea’s Constitutional Court reviews the case. The court has 180 days to decide Yoon's fate, and if it upholds the impeachment, Yoon will be the second South Korean president to be removed from office. While Yoon has remained defiant, his approval rating has plummeted to just 11%, and 75% of the public now supports his impeachment.
Despite the uncertain outcome of the vote, opposition figures emphasize that the fight is for the restoration of democracy, with public protests continuing across the country.
